Day: April 13, 2021
Over K20mil gone to SME loans
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU BANK of South Pacific (BSP) has, so far, funded 188 loans totalling more than K20 million under the Government’s small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) credit enhancement loan scheme, according […]
Ramu Agri Industries Ltd marks start of sugar harvest
THE Ramu Agri Industries Ltd (Rail) workforce gathered last week to light fires for its sugar factory boilers. This is an annual ceremony called the “Boiler warming” which marks the […]
Central will support Gulf, says Agarobe
CENTRAL Governor Robert Agarobe says the (Central) government will support Gulf in every aspect of the US$12 billion (K41.38bil) Papua LNG project, especially in terms of benefits to the people. […]
Dept, IRC set up new measure to collect tax from Govt agencies
By PETER ESILA THE Department of Finance and the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) have launched a new measure to ensure improved compliance during the remittance of goods and services tax […]
MP eyes firm to manage benefits
USINO Bundi MP Jimmy Uguro is helping Ramu block 1 landowners to set up a company to manage benefits from the logging industry. Uguro, who is also Education Minister, held […]
Partnership pushing white copra production forward: Official
THE edible white copra production in Kokopo, East New Britain (ENB) is progressing well because of the partnership between the Kokonas Indastri Korporesen (KIK) and Kokopo administration. KIK programme manager […]
Zenag Chicken Farm continues production after looting
By CLARISSA MOI THE Zenag Chicken Farm in Bulolo, Morobe, continues to produce chicken, eggs and day-old chicks despite the attack on the farm last month and production is expected […]
Sabumei aiming to keep spot in Orchids
Sabumei aiming to continue tradition By PARKER TAMBUA DRAWING inspiration from her uncles Fred Sabumei, a former Kumul, and Uvei Sabumei, a former Kumuls coach, Seroge Sabumei wants to retain […]
Sprinter aims to set new record
SPRINTER Leroy Kamau says he aims to set a new record for himself and for Papua New Guinea while he is in the United States over the next two months […]
Teams Black, Purple register wins in v’ball comp
By ROBINSON LEKA TEAMS Black and Purple registered wins in round five of the Nese Koupa Volleyball Association women’s division in Hanuabada village, National Capital District, on Saturday. Black got […]